Maria D.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Nov 5, 2026.

I work with authors who are serious about elevating their manuscript beyond “good enough” and into fully realized, market-ready fiction/nonfiction, and on to publishing their books. If your novel feels “almost there” but not yet powerful, cohesive, or fully immersive — that’s where I come in. I’m a published novelist under the pen name KJ Backford (see my website) and have taken my own three books from blank page to final publication. I help authors turn strong drafts into publication-ready books through serious structural analysis and precise editing. My focus is simple: strengthen the architecture, sharpen the prose, and preserve your voice. I understand pacing, escalation, point of view (POV), character arcs, tension control, and emotional payoff — not just grammar. Once the structure is solid, I refine the prose: • Sentence flow and rhythm • Removal of repetition and filler • Clarity without flattening tone • Grammar • Spelling • Smooth transitions • Consistent narrative voice (yours) All edits delivered with Track Changes for full transparency. You also receive a clean, formatted manuscript ready for publication. When your manuscript is edited, proofread, and formatted for KDP (if self-publishing), I concentrate on supporting you to publish the book: Categories, Keywords, Blurb/Description, Launch Plan, and many tools to publish the work to Amazon. If you are looking for a traditional publisher, I will review and edit your synopsis and create a query template matching your book.